Epiphany City: Prologue
David Elliot · 2021 · Story Rich, Female Protagonist, Puzzle, Funny, Exploration
PC
Very Positive93% · 99
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About Epiphany City: Prologue
This game is a preview of Epiphany City. Play the FULL game here when it comes out:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1508530/Epiphany_City/
Our unique puzzle mechanic will have you looking at the world in new and imaginative ways. Objects that look like one thing can become something entirely different depending on their surroundings.
Lily's magical picture frame powers evolve as you progress, allowing you to alter the world in more and more ways.
Help Lily, as she tries to save the world by fulfilling a Sacred Prophecy... even when it's not meant for her.
This scene doesn't really help with that... but the ending will!
Features
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1508530/Epiphany_City/
Reframe Objects
Our unique puzzle mechanic will have you looking at the world in new and imaginative ways. Objects that look like one thing can become something entirely different depending on their surroundings.
Manipulate the World
Lily's magical picture frame powers evolve as you progress, allowing you to alter the world in more and more ways.
Fulfill the Prophecy
Help Lily, as she tries to save the world by fulfilling a Sacred Prophecy... even when it's not meant for her.
And Find Hope, Even When You Have None Left
This scene doesn't really help with that... but the ending will!
Features
- Unique puzzle mechanics that emphasize thinking outside the box over the standard "block pushing" or "lock & key" types
- A diverse & expressive cast you're sure to fall in love with- over 1,000+ uniquely hand-drawn character portraits and sprites
- A silly, whimsical, and yet deeply encouraging story at the same time, Epiphany City rises up against the overwhelming ideals of society, against hopelessness, and feeling like you'll never be good enough
- Elegant tutorials & simple controls ensure that you waste no time getting to the fun. Perfect for playing with that one family member or significant other that wants to get into games!
- Playful, charming, and astonishing, Epiphany City is an approachable yet mind-blowing adventure full of surprises!
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
✦ AI summary
Players praise Epiphany City: Prologue for its creative puzzle design, atmospheric hand-drawn visuals, and imaginative use of magical picture frames to reshape the world, with an intriguing narrative that sets up the larger story well. The main criticism is that the prologue is quite short and lacks mechanical depth beyond its core puzzle premise, though players generally see this as a solid foundation for the full game to come.
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Positive: 🧠 Epiphany City: Prologue is a creative and atmospheric puzzle adventure where you use magical picture frames to reshape the world, bringing paintings to life, changing time, and solving inventive puzzles. It combines charming hand-drawn visuals with thoughtful game design that encourages imaginative thinking as you help Lily on her journey. 📖 The narrative is intriguing for a prologue and gives you enough context and variety in puzzles to feel like you’re getting a meaningful taste of a larger story. 🎯 With just 2 Steam achievements to unlock — First Step and Beloved — the goals are clear and tied to progressing through the opening content. Negative: 🔁 The experience is short and focused almost entirely on narrative and puzzles without deep mechanics beyond the core reframing system. ⚙️ As a prologue, it functions mainly as a teaser rather than a full standalone adventure, so don’t expect a long campaign. 🏆 Completionists & Achievement Hunters: There are 2 Steam achievements to unlock. ⏱️ Most players can unlock both achievements in under ~5 minutes, especially once you understand the puzzle flow and reach the end of the prologue. Overall: Epiphany City: Prologue…
This is a great demo for a promising puzzle game. I look forward to playing the full experience in Epiphany City!
a nice game
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